"Zhiquan, you have always been a decisive person, why are you so unable to put it down today? Since standard weapons are an essential stage of military development, it is better to start preparations as soon as possible instead of procrastinating. Guan Ru has said it
, Now that we are the ruler of the country, why should we still be afraid of a few warlords? We should seize the opportunity, show courage, expand our armaments, and let those who are still ambitious know how powerful we are." Yuan Shikai said slowly.
, although he spoke very slowly, it was full of an unquestionable atmosphere.
"Now that the president has made up his mind, there is nothing more to say." Duan Qirui said coldly. This is his usual habit. If something does not go as he wants, he will do it directly even in front of Yuan Shikai.
Showing an ugly face.
"Okay, I'll make a decision on this matter. I'll go back to the Ministry of War and hold a few more meetings to discuss in detail the specific application of the new rifle." Yuan Shikai simply stopped giving Duan Qirui any face, so he said straightforwardly.
Decide.
"The President has already made a detailed plan, so there is no need for the Ministry of War to discuss it anymore. It is better to save ourselves from all the trouble and directly notify the Ordnance Department to start production." Duan Qirui's temper became stubborn, and he still looked like he was in control.
With an unforgiving attitude, he said coldly.
"Zhiquan, what are you saying? Is it possible that everyone agrees, but you are the only one who opposes it, so I still have to listen to you?" Yuan Shikai said unhappily, but even so, he did not act too specifically. On the contrary
He said this in a tone that sounded like an occasional conflict between old friends.
"How dare Duan Qirui do this? In short, President, you have already said this, do you still need to go to our Ministry of War?" Duan Qirui said angrily.
Everyone on the side felt very embarrassed when they saw this. The President and the Army Chief were arguing, and they were afraid that if word spread, it might not be a good word. Moreover, everyone knew the tempers of Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui, and even if they wanted to persuade them, they would not know how to speak.
, although Duan Qirui was Yuan Shikai's subordinate, everyone present had experienced Duan Qirui's stubborn temper. For a moment, everyone had no choice but to remain silent, and the atmosphere seemed very deserted.
Yuan Shikai's expression did not change much. He took a breath slowly and finally said nothing. He turned around and gave a few instructions to Cai E and Wang Shizhen, asking them to take charge of putting the new rifle into standard production.
The scene just now was treated as if it were something serious.
Wang Shizhen and Cai E naturally agreed, and then briefly discussed the general outline with the staff officials of the Ordnance Department who came with them, and agreed on a formal time to hold a meeting to discuss the matter.
After a while, Yuan Su saw that the atmosphere gradually calmed down, and then he stepped in front of Yuan Shikai and said respectfully: "President, according to the designer's requirements, this new rifle has a foreign name, but
Fortunately, it is stated in the contract that this foreign name will only be used when the rifle is exported abroad. So in China, this new rifle still needs to come up with a name, and the president must decide it himself."
Yuan Shikai relaxed his tense expression and said with interest: "Really? Then tell me first, what is the foreign name the designer gave this gun?"
Yuan Su replied: "It was drawn up according to the name of the designer himself. It is called the Hanover Spencer rifle. It can be referred to as the Spencer rifle."
Yuan Shikai laughed for a while, and other people around him laughed with Yuan Shikai after hearing the name. After laughing, Yuan Shikai turned around and said to German consultant Bell: "Mr. Bell, it seems that you Westerners
I like this very much, naming things after myself at every turn. It is said that it is not only your firearms, but also buildings, warships, and festivals. It is quite strange."
Bell said with a smile: "This is a tradition and a kind of respect for those who have made contributions."
Yuan Shikai nodded slowly and said: "This is indeed a truth. Those who have made contributions should receive honors."
After hearing these words, Yuan Su, who was standing on the side, had an idea in his mind and spoke again: "If the new rifle adopts a foreign name, it will not only be confusing, but also lack our Chinese characteristics. However, my nephew thinks that it can be imitated in the West.
Based on the concept of people, people who have made significant contributions to the new rifle, or people who have made significant contributions to the development of China's affairs, use his name to develop a name for this new rifle."
Yuan Keding seemed to have guessed Yuan Su's intention, and quickly stepped forward and said: "What Ke Li said is absolutely true. Since this new rifle will become the standard weapon of our Beiyang Army, there should be a special and loud one."
"My name." He simply said these words. After all, there were many outsiders present today, and they did not dare to rashly say that he should be named after his father Yuan Shikai. However, after saying this, he said it seriously.
Yuan Su glanced at him.
Yuan Su then said: "The president established the New Beiyang Army, laid the foundation of China's modern army, and was the first official president of the Republic of China. In addition, the implementation of standardized rifles this time can be said to be a great contribution to the past and the future, and has contributed to the development of our Chinese military.
The development has made indelible contributions. My nephew believes that this new rifle should be named after the president."
Yuan Shikai waved his hand quickly, pretending to be serious and said: "Ke Li, you have always been serious, why did you say such indifferent words today? Doesn't it mean that China has not had this tradition since ancient times, even if we really want to learn from foreign countries?
Customs should also be named after people who have made more contributions. In my opinion, Songpa was the host of military reform and worked hard at every step. This is the real contribution..."
However, before Yuan Shikai could finish his words, Cai E had already hurriedly declined and said: "The president is taking advantage of his humble position. He was really busy before and after his humble position, but he was always messing around with nothing, and in the end he didn't do anything.
Let’s get something substantial. If the president orders a new rifle in the name of his humble position, it will really mean that he will never have peace of mind after his humble position. It’s absolutely impossible, absolutely impossible.”
Wang Shizhen also advised: "The president must not be modest. If the president was not determined to implement the new military policy, how could this new rifle have a place to be used? Even if you use the simplest truth, it is you, the president, who made it possible."
This new rifle can be carried forward. It should be named after the president."dd